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Ergonomic exoskeletons and prosthetics for industrial and medical use
Ottobock develops and sells passive industrial exoskeletons under the Paexo line, including Paexo Back and Paexo Soft Back, for logistics and other physically demanding workplaces. The company markets these products directly and offers test packages and consultations in Germany and other markets. Ottobock is headquartered in Duderstadt, Germany, and also operates globally as a medical technology company.
Active products
1
Top-rated product
BBB
Robo Index
Paexo Back
Company facts
- HQ
- Duderstadt, Germany
- Founded
- 1919 · 107 yrs
- Website
- ottobock.com
Milestones
Launched Paexo Back for logistics and warehouse workers, with deliveries starting in August 2020.
Expanded its ergonomic workplace product range with Paexo Soft Back.
Ottobock was founded.
Press coverage
Active products by Ottobock
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| 1 | Paexo Back | Exoskeleton | 2020 | BBB |
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